BaseCamp Bonn Young Hostel Upcycles Vintage Trailers and Railcars into Quirky Accommodations

After a long journey, a rickety old cot inside a hostel dormitory seems about as appealing as a package of saltine crackers. Hotelier Michael Schloesser makes the traditional hostel a great deal more exciting with his venture, the BaseCamp Bonn Young in

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After a long journey, a rickety old cot inside a hostel dormitory seems about as appealing as a package of saltine crackers. Hotelier Michael Schloesser makes the traditional hostel a great deal more exciting with his venture, the BaseCamp Bonn Young Hostel. Located in Bonn, Germany the lodgings houses travelers in old campers, Airstreams, and Pullman railcars.

Lodgers can choose from 120 bed spots across 15 caravans clustered around a communal area.

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Lodgers can choose from 120 bed spots across 15 caravans clustered around a communal area.

Each of the vintage units are decorated to a theme by a professional interior designer possessing a background in film and TV set design.

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Each of the vintage units are decorated to a theme by a professional interior designer possessing a background in film and TV set design.

The exterior of the Drag Queen trailer.

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The exterior of the Drag Queen trailer.

Each trailer features a fake lawn, unique appointments, and custom-fit mattresses.

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Each trailer features a fake lawn, unique appointments, and custom-fit mattresses.

Bathroom facilities at BaseCamp Bonn.

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Bathroom facilities at BaseCamp Bonn.

Reminiscent of the famous and quirky Madonna Inn, the hostel is just as much of a tourist destination as any landmark in the city.

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Reminiscent of the famous and quirky Madonna Inn, the hostel is just as much of a tourist destination as any landmark in the city.

Outside the Big Ben lodging.

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Outside the Big Ben lodging.

Inside the Safari caravan.

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Inside the Safari caravan.

BaseCamp Bonn Young Hostel Turns Vintage Trailers and Railcars into Quirky Accommodations

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